Avon

Giving Us Their Best

When a fire broke out at a North Ridgeville condominium complex last weekend, the call went out to Westcom (Westshore Central Dispatch Center) located within University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. Westcom sends fire and EMS responders to 9-1-1 and emergency number calls in Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Ridgeville, Rocky River and Westlake and for mutual aid to other ... Read More »

Avon East Garden Comes Alive for Christmas

It took a lot of water, sunlight and love to grow the Avon East Elementary School garden last summer. Now, the holiday spirit has taken over and the garden is alive with the Christmas spirit! The garden was started last summer when 7-year old student Will Powell and his mom, Neely Powell, approached Principal Erin Holzauer with the idea to ... Read More »

Avon Tree Lighting Celebrates the Season

The City of Avon’s annual Tree Lighting Festival was presented by the French Creek Foundation on the afternoon and evening of Dec. 3. It was an unforgettable time for siblings Jamison and Zoey, holders of the Golden Tickets which entitled them to ride with Santa from the community gazebo to the holiday festivities at Olde Avon Village. Once there, they ... Read More »

Avon Wins Fifth Straight Regional Football Title

Fortune favors the bold. The Avon High football team worked that to the max in beating Toledo Central Catholic, 43-42, in overtime at Sandusky Strobel Field last Friday night. The incredible win came when the Eagles, disdaining the kick after their overtime touchdown, went for two. The stunning conversion play saw quarterback Sam DeTillio pitch the ball to running back ... Read More »

Avon Toy Drives

Avon Toys for Tots Toy Drive November 8 through December 9 The City of Avon will be accepting donations on behalf of Toys for Tots at the following locations: Avon City Hall – 36080 Chester Road Avon Police Department – 36145 Detroit Road Avon Senior Center – 36784 Detroit Road The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for ... Read More »

Avon Dedicates New Park

The city of Avon dedicated a new park last week on the site of the former Kurtz Brothers Nursery at 39115 Detroit Road. The city purchased the 16 and a half acre site for $350,000 last winter. Mayor Bryan Jensen reported that the park, which features a four-acre pond, will receive some $500,000 in upgrades in the coming months. They ... Read More »

Save The Date! Avon’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Avon’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 4, 3:30-7 pm. Bring your community together by joining us for a family FUN evening! Enjoy live entertainment, Santa, reindeer, crafts, pizza, and much MORE! Saturday, December 4 • 3:30 – 7:30 PM French Creek District, Avon Municipal Lot, 36784 Detroit Road (behind the Senior Center) Parking is available at: Municipal lot behind the ... Read More »

Audra Davis Awarded “New Teacher of the Year”

Congratulations to Avon High School Family and Consumer Science (FACS) teacher Audra Davis! She was recently awarded “New Teacher of the Year” by the Ohio Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences. YES, Family and Consumer Science courses are still part of the course offerings in school and AHS has an amazing team! Davis, along with fellow FACS teacher Madelyn ... Read More »

Avon Schools Happenings

Avon Class of 2033 & 2034 The Avon Class of 2033 & 2034 was welcomed to the Avon Eagle family as the students excitedly ran out of the helmet tunnel and onto the football field! We love everything about this tradition and we are thankful it could be done again this year! #AvonInspires Avon High Fall Fusion Fall Fusion was ... Read More »

Avon Meets Falls in Regional SWC Rematch

Avon High football coach Mike Elder likes to say the Southwestern Conference is the toughest around. He has one heck of an argument there! Avon will meet Olmsted Falls this Friday at Strongsville’s Pat Catan Stadium in a rematch of this year’s SWC champs. Both teams are 10-2 and lodged 6-1 SWC records to share the SWC title (although Avon ... Read More »